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Originally Posted by MSD
I fully support those who take a risk and destroy or disable traffic cameras. They are about money, not safety, and if they aren't profitable, maybe they'll go away.
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I completely agree with this. Seattle installed red light cameras a few years ago in certain intersections and in my opinion they have made those intersections less safe.
What I have observed is that when people are driving towards these intersections, they actually slow down even if there's a green light. I've also seen people slam on their brakes when a yellow light first appears.
Also many of these intersections become clogged between 3pm -7pm everyday because the traffic is so horrible. If you are caught in the middle of the intersection blocking traffic the camera goes off. Rather than fix the problems the city chooses to profit from them.
I was examining the cameras to determine the best way to destroy/disable them, but it would simply be too difficult without the use of a firearm (which is out of the question for safety purposes). They are mounted very high up on the smooth traffic light poles.
If the cameras where located in some rural or country location I would definitely correct the government of their mistake.